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10 Amazing Things To Do in Melbourne

Planning your next visit to Melbourne? Here are some activities and things to do that will give you a memorable introduction to Melbourne based on what the locals love doing and the city's highlights. From beautiful street art and beaches to vibrant markets, you’ll have an incredible time exploring Melbourne.

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  1. Drink Your Way Around The City’s Coffee Scene

  Melbourne’s coffee culture is booming thanks to many of the city’s cafes seeing coffee as not just a drink, but an artisan product. So whether you opt for a flat white, cappuccino or espresso in Australia’s capital of culture you are sure to not be disappointed.

  With so many specialty coffee places everywhere from the city center to the suburbs, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying your morning coffee.

  Local tipMelbourne’s baristas are the true coffee connoisseurs and from brewing technique to beans, most are happy to talk about all things coffee with their customers.

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  2. Get Snap Happy At Brighton’s Instagrammable Bathing Boxes

  See how Melbourne would have been in the Victorian times when you visit these 82 brightly colored bathing boxes, which look pretty much the same today as they would have a hundred years ago. You’ll find them in the middle of the Port Philip Bay on Brighton beach.

  Whether you want to get the perfect insta-worthy snap or just take in the view, visiting these vibrant beach huts is the perfect thing to do when in Melbourne.

  Local tipDid you know that these bathing boxes do not have running water and there are strict rules as to what the owners can and cannot use them for.

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  3. Visit The Set Of Your Famous Aussie Soap

  If you’ve ever wondered where the internationally-loved Australian soap Neighbours is filmed then let us enlighten you. It is filmed in Melbourne and you can visit the actual street where the TV series is shot.

  For those looking for cool things to do in Melbourne take a tour of that real-life street and houses which provide the filming backdrop for Ramsay Street. Plus you’ll get to see more filming locations that you’ll recognize from the show.

  Local tipIf you decide to visit Ramsay Street you may even meet the cast members if you are lucky enough to run into them on set.

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  4. Discover Melbourne’s Tasty Food Truck Culture

  Looking for tasty things to do in Melbourne? Why not try the city’s most delicious meals on wheels at a food truck site! Plus you’ll get the chance to enjoy multiple cuisines at once.

  From tacos to Taiwanese street food to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, you are bound to find some flavors you love. Want to try their dishes again? Just follow your favorite truck on Twitter to see where they are parked.

  Local tipThe best place to start is Thornbury Food Truck Park. They update their website daily with the food trucks they will be hosting that afternoon and evening.

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  5. Get Your Shopping Fix In Fitzroy & Chapel Street

  Melbourne is Australian’s capital of culture and also known by its locals as the capital of style. This makes it a great city to enjoy some retail therapy and find your next wardrobe hero.

  If you are in the city center head to Chapel Street or the old Government Post Office, which is now a shopping mall. For those looking for some quirky or vintage pieces go to the cool Fitzroy area.

  Local tipMost of Melbourne’s suburbs are home to independent stores with unique and unusual items making them a great place to shop.

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  6. Let Your Creative Juices Flow On A Tour Of Melbourne’s Street Art

  Melbourne is a colorful and creative city with plenty of beautiful street art that is free for all to admire. From the city center to the suburbs and beyond, you can find plenty of cool murals on these city streets.

  Hosier Lane in the very center of Melbourne is often the first stop for travelers looking to check out the city’s street art scene. Every nook and cranny of this quiet street is covered with color.

  Local tipHead to the creative suburb of Fitzroy and check out the area’s cool street murals.

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  7. Step Back In Time In The Smallest Bar In Melbourne

  Le Bar Europeen is possibly the smallest bar in the world. With space for only four people, this venue is about as intimate as it gets. Still, as the name would suggest they serve a range of European beer as well as local Australian wine.

  The decor has been designed to make it seem as though the building has been standing for hundreds of years and it is an ideal spot to imagine what life was like in Melbourne many years ago.

  Local tipGet there early because there are only two seats!

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  8. Discover The World Of Cricket At The Biggest Cricket Stadium In The Southen Hemisphere

  The Melbourne locals are completely batty about cricket! If you want to get to know the spot that is at the center of the local culture then head to Melbourne Cricket Ground and watch the professionals play.

  Whether you are lucky enough to get tickets for a game or fancy a behind-the-scenes tour of the grounds, nothing is more Australian than a good old game of cricket.

  Local tipIf you don’t have tickets for a game blend in with the locals in one of Melbourne’s sports bars, you’ll soon get the hang of it.

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  9. Relax On The Beach In St. Kilda

  If you are looking to spend your time relaxing in Melbourne then take a tram from the city center to the city’s most famous beach. As you relax with the sounds of waves in your ears watch the locals windsurfing and sailing in the bay.

  If you are tired of the beach, take a stroll along the pier or head into the bustling neighborhood for cool cafes, restaurants, and shopping.

  Local tipHead to the breakwater at the end of the pier if you would like to spot St Kilda’s penguin community.

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  10. Enjoy 360-degree views of the city

  Wondering what to do in Melbourne? Why not go to the top floor of one of the city center’s skyscrapers for beautiful city views.

  Head to the Eureka Skydeck for amazing panoramic views of the city. At 285 meters above the ground and with floor to ceiling windows this is the perfect spot for city views.

  Local tipIf you want to enjoy a city view with a drink in your hand go to one of the city’s many rooftop bars.

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